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Brewer and Shipley Back Together Again!
The Idaho Songwriters Association is bringing Brewer and Shipley to Boise for one night only!
Recognized
as one of the most successful folk rock duos of the 70's, Brewer & Shipley have remained true to their original form
throughout 3 decades.
Although
best known for their Top 10 signature song, "One Toke Over The Line"
which permanently etched their names in rock history by becoming an anthem of
the 70's counter culture, Michael Brewer and Tom Shipley were by no means a one
trick pony. In all, the duo landed 3
singles on the Billboard charts and had the pleasure of working with such
notables as Mike Bloomfield, Leon Russell, Jimmy Messina, and the late Jerry
Garcia.
Constantly
touring Brewer & Shipley could be found performing in such notable venues
as; Carnegie Hall, The Bottom Line, The Troubadour, The Roxy, Keil Opera House,
and Arrowhead Stadium. Because of their
broad appeal, they became a favored support act for major tours, sharing the stage with a diverse list of
artists, including: Elton John, The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Bonnie Raitt,
Electric Light Orchestra, Jethro Tull, Humble Pie, Ted Nugent
and Black Sabbath among others.
In
1979 after more than a decade of writing, traveling, and performing, Brewer and
Shipley parted company to pursue personal interests. Michael Brewer continued to make music,
recording a solo album for Full Moon Records entitled "Beauty Lies". This release featured guest artists such as Linda Ronstadt and J.D. Souther, and was produced by longtime friend Dan Fogelberg. Tom Shipley began working as a television
producer/director, eventually forming his own production company (Tarkio
Communications). He later founded the
Oral History of The Ozarks Project, a not-profit organization producing
documentaries about life in the Missouri Ozarks.
In
1986, at the request of KCFX (Kansas
City) the duo reunited for a concert to celebrate the stations first
birthday. Unsure of what to expect
having been out of the public eye for so long, the duo was overwhelmed as they
walked on stage to over 10,000 cheering fans welcoming their return. Having come full circle from their days as
staff songwriters living in Los Angeles, Brewer & Shipley began writing
together again. Their first project? The soundtrack for one of Shipley's
documentaries...the award winning,
"Treehouse - An Ozark Story".
In
recent years, the duo has witnessed rejuvenated interest in their music,
beginning with BMG's purchase of their catalog and subsequent re-issue of the
critically acclaimed "Tarkio" release. This was soon followed by the inclusion of
"One Toke Over The Line" on the "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
Limited Edition 25th Anniversary CD" (Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Rcds). The same song was later featured
on the "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas" motion picture soundtrack
(Geffen Rcds.). In addition, the duo was
invited to contribute guest vocals to their trademark song on
"Hempilation II" (Capricorn Rcds.).
Brewer & Shipley continue to
tour and record regularly, having released 2 albums since reuniting -
"Shanghai" (1993) and "Heartland" (1997). Regarding Brewer & Shipley, Ron Sylvester
(The Branson Note) wrote, "An actual group from the 70's still
capable of making vital music...For a duo best remembered as 70's folkies, this
is a solid blast into the present...undeniable proof these guys can still make
evocative music".
The Sapphire Room is an all-ages venue with plenty of free parking, full bar and restaurant. You will hear every word, note and chord from the superb sound system in this room. See you there!
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